- The E30 generation was produced from 1982 to 1994.
- It was the first 3-series BMW to use a front-wheel drive layout (in some markets).
- The E30 was the best-selling BMW of all time in its production run, with over 2 million units sold.
- It was available as a saloon (sedan), estate (wagon), and convertible.
- The E30 M3 model featured a lightweight roof, sunroof, and rear spoiler to improve aerodynamics and reduce weight.
- The M3 had an oil cooler, but it was not a standard feature on other M10-powered models.
- The E30's 2.0-liter engine produced around 136-138 horsepower in some markets.
- In the UK market, the 325iS model came with a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four engine producing 143 horsepower.
- The E30 was one of the first BMWs to use a front anti-roll bar as standard equipment.
- The E30 had an optional driver's side headlamp on some models (e.g., the UK market).
- BMW produced a limited-edition M3 model, known as the "Evolution" or "Evom3", in 1992.
- The E30 was equipped with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection and a closed-loop electronic ignition system.
- Some E30 models had an option for a factory-installed anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- BMW produced an all-wheel drive version of the E30, known as the "325xi" or "328i" (in some markets), from 1986 to 1991.
- The E30's engine oil capacity was around 5.5 liters for most models.
- Some early UK-market E30s had a manual transmission-only specification.
- BMW produced a special edition E30 M3 in 1989, known as the "Group A" or "M3 Evolution Group A".
- The E30's interior featured a driver-side dashboard-mounted ignition system.
- Some countries offered an E30 model with a more aggressive front bumper design, e.g., for the UK market.
- BMW produced special edition cars, such as the "Touring" and "SportLine", on some E30 variants.
- The E30's rear axle was designed to accommodate various engine options (e.g., turbocharged engines).
- In the German market, the 320i model had a carburetor-equipped engine until 1989.
- The E30 M3 featured 16-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment on some models.
- BMW produced an optional leather interior package for select E30 models.
- Some late-production E30s (e.g., 1991 and later) featured a revised rear axle design.
- The E30 was equipped with a unique oil filler cap that included the engine's displacement in metric units.
- BMW offered a range of optional sport seats on various E30 models.
- In some countries, the E30 M3 model came with a limited-slip differential as standard equipment.
- The E30 had an advanced (for its time) air conditioning system that featured automatic air damper control.
- Some UK-market E30s had a factory-installed driver's side headlamp that would dip in sync with the passenger-side lamp when driven on unlit roads at night.
- BMW produced special edition cars for specific countries, e.g., an Australian-market E30 M3 model.
- The E30 featured an advanced electronic immobilizer system (EIS) as a standard feature in some markets.
- In Japan, the 325iS model came with an oil cooler and a higher-output engine producing around 153 horsepower.
- Some late-production E30s had an updated interior with revised dashboard trim.
- BMW produced an optional sunroof on select E30 models (e.g., the convertible variant).
- The E30's rear seats could be folded to accommodate larger cargo loads in estate and saloon variants.
- In some countries, the E30 M3 model came with a limited-slip differential with a revised gear ratio.
- BMW produced an optional heated driver's seat on select E30 models (e.g., high-end trims).
- The E30 featured advanced electronic engine management systems, including closed-loop fuel injection and ignition control.
- Some early UK-market E30s had a revised rear axle design with improved durability.
- In some markets, the 325iS model came with an oil cooler and higher-output engine as standard equipment on certain trim levels.
- BMW produced special edition cars for specific trim levels (e.g., "SportLine" or "Touring").
- The E30 M3 featured a unique exhaust system with a four-into-one exhaust manifold.
- In the Japanese market, the 325iS model had an engine producing around 155 horsepower.
- BMW produced limited-edition models (e.g., the "Evolution" or "Evom3") for various trim levels.
- The E30's interior featured revised dashboard trim on some later production runs.
- In Japan, some E30 M3 models had a revised engine producing around 163 horsepower.
- BMW produced special edition cars with unique features (e.g., a distinctive exhaust note).
- Some late-production E30s had an updated electronic immobilizer system.
- The E30 featured advanced (for its time) electronic driver aids, including traction control on some models.
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